A Monet exhibition in the digital realm proves digital art can alleviate anxiety
Through their research, scientists have established that interactive online exhibitions contribute positively to psychological health
A team of international researchers has conducted a study to explore the impact of digital art on the emotional state of viewers.
In the experiment, 240 individuals attended an interactive online art exhibition titled “Water Lilies” by Claude Monet, hosted by Google Arts and Culture. Following their experience, participants completed a questionnaire to assess any changes in their mental state. The findings revealed that digital art had a positive effect on the participants’ mood and helped reduce levels of anxiety.
The experts emphasised the significance of “aesthetic responsiveness” among the audience, which refers to the varying emotional receptiveness of individuals to visual images. The experiment demonstrated that analysing this factor can be valuable when organising digital exhibitions to cater to different types of audiences.
Based on these findings, the researchers anticipate that the art industry will be further motivated to embrace digitalisation in order to expand the reach and impact of art.
